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No Permits. No Waiting.

Hydrovac Excavating, Inc. provides non-destructive, code-compliant vacuum excavation solutions that eliminate the need for DigSafe permitting under NYS Code Rule 753 — enabling faster, safer, and more cost-effective underground access. Our specialized fleet can core through pavement, excavate remotely up to 600 feet, and operate year-round, making us the go-to partner for technical and time-sensitive excavation needs.

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22 Years of Worry-Free Excavation Services

Family-owned Hydrovac Excavating has been safely exposing underground infrastructure since 2003. 

Our utilization of pressurized water and a vacuum system is nondestructive, decreasing the risk of hitting lines and incurring damage, injury or fines.  

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Hydrovac Excavation Cuts the Red Tape:

  • Legally "non-destructive"

    Under Section 753’s maintenance/hand‑tool exemptions, hydrovac is not classified as mechanical trenching—so most municipalities waive the standard mark out requirements.

  • Same‑day mobilization

    Forget the 2-to-10 day 811 wait window; we deploy as soon as your site is ready.

  • Zero‑strike record equals instant approval

    Utilities sign off faster when the risk of line strikes drops to almost zero.

  • Fast Deployment
  • 15 Truck Fleet
  • OSHA-certified 2-person crews
  • Emergency excavation
  • Short-notice projects

24/7 Emergency Response

(845) 742-1710

90mi NY, NJ, PA Rapid-Response Zone

Map with radius of 90 miles around Montgomery, NY.

(2hr Turnaround)

Hard Numbers that Matter

Up to 10 days saved

on 811 mark-outs for maintenance-zone work. 

24in x 7ft pole hole

cored in under 15 minutes—no sidewalk‑closure permit.

600 ft remote hose reach

keeps heavy gear off sensitive rights‑of‑way, eliminating road‑closure paperwork.

(845) 742-1710

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Our Services

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  • Speak to a person, not a call center
  • Service 365 - 24/7
  • Boiler on truck melts frost
  • Large Fleet to meet demand
  • Onsite full-time mechanic
  • Avoid downtime on a project
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  • Interior excavation for elevator pits, sump basins, lolly columns
  • Sewer pump pits and utility trenching inside buildings
  • Basement retrofits: grade lowering, footing trenching
  • Trenching under sidewalks or other tight-access environments
Two men in safety vests using Hydrovac directional boring to dig on s street.
  • Bentonite/drill mud removal for post-horizontal bore
  • Bulk soil removal for grade-lowering basements
  • Wet/dry vacuuming of sludge, slurry and debris
  • Storm basin and lift station cleaning
  • Industrial pumping of water, wastewater and non-hazardous slurry
Workers are using Hydrovac excavation near a utility pole on a street.
  • Underground Residential Distribution excavation - primary and secondary
  • Transformer pad and splice box excavation and access
  • Street light pole work, including conduit trenching
  • Sewer and storm-line repairs
  • Water main shutoff excavation, demolition ready with an 18in. core

Limit your Liability

Hydrovac Excavation is the safest method of excavating soil around high-pressure gas, high-voltage electricity, or any utility, even in congested areas. 

  • Cold-Weather Digging
  • Remote or Confined Area Excavations
  • Pole Excavation
  • Potholing Services
  • Sump Cleaning
  • Catch Basin Cleaning
  • Water Corporation Cut-Offs
  • Water Valve Box Replacement

90 mi. NY, NJ, PA, Rapid-Response Zone

(2-hr Turnaround)

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Industries We Serve

Municipalities & Public Works

Fast valve-box resets, sign/light-pole bases, roadway repairs, and utility cutoffs—without DigSafe delays or surface damage.

Schools, Colleges & Campuses

Indoor and outdoor excavations for elevator pits, sprinkler runs, loop columns, and site upgrades—quietly, cleanly, and on your academic timetable.

Engineers, Architects & Designers

Subsurface utility daylighting, depth surveys, and pre-design demos that de-risk planning, streamline permitting, and eliminate surprise redesigns.

Utilities & Electrical Contractors

High-volume URD fault exposure, transformer pad installs, splice-box access, pole-hole drilling, and streetlight base excavations—keeping crews productive and lines live.

Water Departments & Utility Owners

Rapid leak detection, deep vacuum excavations (up to 100 ft), core-cut shutoffs, and full spoils removal—restoring water service swiftly and safely.

General Contractors & Builders

Interior trenching, basement grade lowering, lolly-column footings, and remote excavation—perfect for tight job sites and finish-grade restoration.

Telecom & Fiber-Optic Contractors

Vault cleaning, conduit exposures, splice-box access, and fiber-optic pull pits—ensuring your network build-outs stay on-track and damage-free.

Industrial & Commercial Facilities

Equipment foundations, process-line tie-ins, underground utility access, and tank pad excavations—minimizing downtime in critical operations.

Environmental & Site Restoration Projects

Minimal-impact tree-planting support, landscape-grade prep, and full asphalt/landscape reinstatement—returning sites to peak condition with minimal trace left behind.

Testimonials

“Hydrovac Excavating is a great family owned and operated business that we have trusted for many years. They provide 24/7 service, are highly responsive, and use top of the line equipment. Their professionalism, expertise and commitment to quality make them a reliable partner for any utility service need.”
Matt C.
“We have been working with Hydro-Vac for several years and their service is great! Their team is professional and responsive 24/7. Highly recommend them for your excavation needs!”
Allison
AllisonCon Ed
“Working with HEI was a breath of fresh air—every time they showed up on site, they arrived fully equipped and ready to go. Unlike other hydrovac companies that left me scrambling for compressors, backfill materials, or even extra labor, HEI handles every detail from soup to nuts so I can focus on the job, not the logistics.”
Rob F.Manson Landscaping
"We have been using Hydrovac for the last 3 years almost every day.They are reliable and dependable. Responds to emergency work around the clock 24/7."
Jeff
JeffCon Ed